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OLAF FUB SEZ: According to French writer and critic Edmond de Goncourt, born on this date in 1822, “A painting in a museum hears more ridiculous opinions than anything else in the world.”
••• STOVETOP SHOWDOWN— Think you know your way about the kitchen? Then sign yourself up to challenge the Nickel City Chefs in a Food Network-style cook-off starting next month. Deadline for applications is June 1.
And who are the Nickel City Chefs? Well, there are four of them—Adam Goetz, chef and owner of Sample in Allentown; Paul Jenkins, executive chef and managing partner of Tempo on Delaware Avenue; J. J. Richert, chef and owner of Torches on Kenmore Avenue; and Krista Van Wagner, chef and owner of Curly’s Grill in Lackawanna.
The first round, with challengers facing Van Wagner in a one-hour competition, will take place from 3 to 5:30 p. m. June 21 in the showcase professional kitchen areas at Artisan Kitchens& Baths at Appliance Associates, 200 Amherst St.
Celebrity guest judges and local food professionals will decide who’s best. The audience also will have a say. Tickets go on sale June 12. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Food Bank of Western New York. For details and applications, visit www.NickelCityChef.com.
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MORE REUNIONS— The Class of 1979 at Cheektowaga Central High School will hold its 30th reunion July 18 in the Nickel Creek Cafe, 4717 Clinton St. at Borden Road, West Seneca. For information, e-mailcchs79@hotmail.com or call Bill Krieger at 633-6044.
West Seneca Central High School’s Class of 1964 is still searching for classmates to invite to its 45th reunion picnic from 7 a. m. to 9 p. m. Aug. 1 at Shelter 13 in Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park. It’s a Bring Your Own Everything affair and a dish to pass will be appreciated. Fee is $5 to cover the cost of the shelter. For information, call Carole Ball Oyler at 822-7357 or 491-0593 or visit the class Web site at www.wscschools.org.
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HOME FREE—If you’re free at 2 p. m. today, Buffalo Tours will give you a free tour of “Queen City Downtown” if you R. S. V. P. Call 852-3300 or e-mailinfo@BuffaloTours.org to let them know you’re coming. It includes a leisurely walk into some architectural marvels, the waterfront and more than a little history. The tour starts in the Market Arcade, 617 Main St.
If you’re not free today, Buffalo Tours offers lots of other chances to look over our fair city—more than 500 guided walking and boating tours annually. The Web site at www.BuffaloTours.org has updated links to their tour calendar, downloadable audio tours of 50 buildings within walking distance of City Hall and a blog.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY— Jacky Myers, Jaci Adams, Ed Jarzyniecki, Kathy Moriarty, Sister Mary Anna Falbo, Gary Panek, David Kruk, Emily Rozanski, Michael Christen, Jacquie Christen, Jennifer Christen, Amber Brown, Thomas Purdue, Mary Adamski, Stephanie Dutkiewicz, Fred Siegel III, Lorraine Paul and Donnie Krause.
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